Every year we go through the agony of the permission/medical forms.The problem of course is that they must be notarized. To ease this situation,I will be at practice every day this coming week from 12Noon-12:30PM, 4:00PM-4:30PM and 8:30PM-finish to notarize forms.

Please remember that I must witness the signing of the forms. If they arealready signed, you will have to re-sign in my presence.

Remember also that they must be signed this week if your student is to go to DCI.If your student is not going, the form is still needed for participation and must be signed prior to the first football game.

Thanks for all you do,Harriet Stenzel

Fee Payment

All fees should be paid in full by October 1, 2015. Statements are sent at the beginning of every month. If you are not receiving statements please contact Beth Atkinson at finance@nchsband.com .

Now that the season is beginning, there are 3 options for payments.

-Your student may place a payment in the secured lockbox at the back of the band room

There will be a mandatory meeting for all band and color guard parents on Tuesday, July 21st, at 7:00pm.

Meeting to be held in the Janet McCloud Theater located near the main Cafeteria

*VOLUNTEERS NEEDED*

Volunteer Training

If you are planning on working with the kids in any way this season, then it is mandatory that you attend one of the training nights listed below. Both training sessions are short in duration and will be held in the chorus room.

**You can also sign up for all parent volunteer positions on these nights!

Seasoned Chaperone training will be held at North Cobb High School on July 23rd at 7:30 PM

New Chaperone training will be held at North Cobb High School on July 28th at 7:30 PM

VOLUNTEERS are ALWAYS needed and we are sure there is something for everyone.

*We have positions for frontline, chaperones, welcome committee, hospitality, fundraising and many more.

You can also contact any of the board members to let them know of your interest.*

CAR POOL OPPORTUNITY

We have magnet parents asking if any band students living in the Piedmont/SPlains/Roswell area would like to form a carpool.

We can appreciate the difficulty it causes to participate in every event and even to volunteer living such a distance away.

Please send Liana Parker (secretary) a private message if you are interested. Email is on the North Cobb website.

BAND CAMP ESSENTIALS

Parents, please help us help your children. Below is a list that will help keep your student safe and comfortable during band camp. They will be spending a great deal of time outside, so please dress for the heat. No jeans. PLEASE make sure they are well hydrated BEFORE they come and have eaten lunch PRIOR to coming to the school. We look forward to seeing everyone soon.

WATER BOTTLE - We will provide coolers to refill them throughout the day. THIS IS A BIG DEAL WITH THE TEMPERATURES WE ARE EXPERIENCING.

DINNER - They will get a dinner break. Please send them with a sack meal or make arrangements to bring them something. Students cannot leave the school campus on beak. It is important that everyone eat properly to avoid issues with heat and energy levels.

BE ON THE LOOKOUT

UPDATE

There will be flyers handed out to the students during band camp and will also be available on the North Cobb website.

Medical Forms
were distributed on Thursday July 16th

Each student must have a completed medical form on file to
be able to travel with the North Cobb Marching Band. Your student has received
a form and the completed form is due by July
23. Turn in completed forms to Harriet Stenzel or place in the envelope
labeled “Completed Medical Forms” located by the payment box in the back of the
bandroom. Pease note these forms must be notarized. On Tuesday July 21 at the
parent meeting we will have a couple of band parents available before and after
the meeting to notarize if you need help with this process.We are looking forward to a great season!

Flyer pertaining to Pizza Night which is to be held on July 23rd from 9:30 to 11:30 PM was sent out on Friday July 17th.

Family Day flyer and dinner order form will be sent out Wednesday July 22nd

Fundraising packet which will contain among other things a book of raffle tickets will be sent out Friday July 24.

New Spirit Wear has been ordered and will be sold on family day. The new styles and designs are amazing and you don't want to miss out!

DCI

The band will be attending the DCI (Drum Corps International) show at the Atlanta Georgia Dome on July 25th.

Approximate departure time from school is 5:00 PM, returning at approximately 11:00 PM

This is a great show and lots of fun for everyone!

Please be aware that an email with a sign up genius was sent out to give you the opportunity to purchase some extra DCI and bus tickets if you wanted to attend with your student.

FAMILY DAY AUGUST 15th

Family Day is a fun day for everyone! Please come out and support our kids!

Practice runs from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

Lunch will be provided for the students.

There will be fun activities such as water games and bouncy houses for the students.

Families are invited to arrive between 5:00PM and 6:00PM

You will have the opportunity to meet other parents, purchase meals and some of this year's very cool spirit wear.

At 7:00 PM we'll be treated to a portion of this season's half-time show, showcasing all the hard work the kids and staff have done.

*Please note that there has been a change to the schedule*

GAME DATES

August 21- home vs Northside

August 28 - home vs North Gwinnett (8th Grade night)

September 4 - away vs Cartersville

September 11- away vs Monroe Area

September 18- away vs Harrison

September 25- open

October 2- home vs Hillgrove

October 9- away vs McEachern

October 1O- Competition TBA

October 16- home vs Marietta (Homecoming)

October 23- open

October 24- Competition TBA

October 30- away vs North Paulding

October 31- Competition TBA

November 6- home vs Kennesaw Mountain (Senior Night)

* Senior night is very important. All seniors (with their parents) recognized prior to the game